Barriers and Facilitators to User Engagement and Moderation for Web-Based Peer Support Among Young People: Qualitative Study Using the Behavior Change Wheel Framework by Ananya Ananya, Janina Tuuli, Rachel Perowne, Leslie Morrison Gutman

“…In particular, supporting the improvement of memory, attention, and decision-making skills of those involved; adapting the physical environment to facilitate effective interactions; and reducing negative emotions are suggested to optimize the value and effectiveness of peer support groups for young people’s mental health for both the service users and moderators of these services. …”
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Effectiveness of interventions for middle-aged and ageing population with neck pain: a systematic review and network meta-analysis protocol by Alison B Rushton, Nicola R Heneghan, Taweewat Wiangkham, Uchukarn Boonyapo, Piyameth Dilokthornsakul, Nattawan Phungwattanakul

“…A network of traditional pairwise meta-analysis allows comparisons of multiple interventions from both direct and indirect evidence to provide a hierarchal establishment for enhancing decision making of clinical practitioners.Ethics and dissemination Ethic approval is not required as the study is a literature review. …”
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ALL-Net: integrating CNN and explainable-AI for enhanced diagnosis and interpretation of acute lymphoblastic leukemia by Abhiram Thiriveedhi, Swetha Ghanta, Sujit Biswas, Ashok K. Pradhan

“…Additionally, XAI techniques, specifically the Local Interpretable Model-Agnostic Explanations (LIME) algorithm is employed to interpret the model’s predictions, providing insights into the decision-making process of our ALL-Net CNN. These findings highlight the effectiveness of CNNs in accurately detecting ALL from PBS images and emphasize the importance of addressing data imbalance issues through appropriate preprocessing techniques at the same time demonstrating the usage of XAI in solving the black box approach of the deep learning models. …”
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Comparing the diagnosis accuracy and efficacy of presepsin (sCD14) and nCD64 in neonatal sepsis: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Amit Kumar Mittal, Mamta Patel, Dolat Singh Shekhawat, Pratibha Singh, Kuldeep Singh

“…High diagnostic accuracy makes them valuable tools for improving clinical decision-making. However, further studies are needed to validate their practical implementation in routine neonatal care, feasibility, and cost-effectiveness.…”
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Students’ perspective on new teaching concepts for medical studies: case- and competency-based learning in radiology by Max Masthoff, Friedrich Pawelka, Gisela Zak, Bas de Leng, Dogus Darici, Philipp Schindler, Walter Heindel, Anne Helfen

“…Students reported improved perceived competency in decision-making and image interpretation with the new teaching method. …”
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Consequences of Repetitive Head-Impact Exposure in Sports - literature review by Wiktoria Gajek-Flanczewska, Sebastian Flanczewski, Małgorzata Wirkijowska, Katarzyna Wójtowicz, Jakub Wirkijowski, Agata Walczak, Paulina Woźniak, Ewa Wietrzykowska, Dominika Sobolewska, Katarzyna Michalczyk-Fraszka, Martyna Śliwińska, Anna Podraza

“…The review emphasizes the need for better diagnostic tools, injury prevention strategies, and patient-centered decision-making to protect athletes. …”
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Mapping Chilean clinical research: a protocol for a scoping review and multiple evidence gap maps by Sergio R Muñoz, Nicolás Meza, Eva Madrid, Juan Victor Ariel Franco, Gerard Urrútia, Camila Micaela Escobar Liquitay, Javier Bracchiglione

“…Introduction Clinical research broadly aims to influence decision-making in order to promote appropriate healthcare. …”
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Structural validity and internal consistency of the Patient Centred Assessment Method in a primary care setting in a Japanese island area: a cross-sectional study by Masato Matsushima, Shuhei Yoshida, Rieko Mutai, Yoshifumi Sugiyama, Ryoko Horiguchi, Hisashi Yoshimoto

“…Objectives The objective of this study was to examine the structural validity and internal consistency of the original English version of the Patient Centred Assessment Method (PCAM) in a primary care setting in a Japanese island area.Design Cross-sectional study.Setting A clinic on a remote island in Okinawa, Japan, that provides general outpatient and 24-hour emergency services.Participants This study included 355 patients who visited Tarama Clinic from 1 April 2018 to 30 June 2018, were aged ≥20 years, lived in Tarama Village and had decision-making capacity.Main outcome measures Patient complexity scored by the PCAM.Results The mean (SD) PCAM score was 21.4 (5.7). …”
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How do staff work in NHS hospital operations management meetings to support resilience in everyday service delivery? A qualitative study by L. Sutton, C. Tarrant, J. Willars, T. Coats, M. Simmonds, D. Mclean, A. Boyle, K. Dreesbeimdiek, S. Richter, A. Oyedijo, D. Roland

“…The observations focused on: who was present; how meetings were organised and conducted; what data were used; how decision-making took place; and the types of work that were undertaken. …”
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Validation of the shortest version of the eating attitude test (EAT-7) as a screening tool for disordered eating in patients with first-episode schizophrenia by Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Youssef Boukadida, Majda Cheour, Souheil Hallit

“…However, only little psychometric information is available on the EAT for researchers and clinicians who deal with patients with schizophrenia, and it is still unclear whether the scale could fulfill measurement needs and help clinical and research decision-making in the context of psychotic disorders. …”
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Understanding barriers to veterinary involvement in dairy calf health management by Kristen Y. Edwards, Angel Abuelo, Stephen J. LeBlanc, Trevor J. DeVries, Michael A. Steele, Joao H. C. Costa, David L. Renaud

“…A questionnaire was administered to veterinarians, collecting data on demographics, satisfaction with calf health management knowledge, involvement in decision-making, satisfaction with calf health involvement, frequency of calf health record analysis and feedback, topics of interest for further learning, and preferred learning formats. …”
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FreshWater Watch: Investigating the Health of Freshwater Ecosystems, from the Bottom Up by Isabel Bishop, Amedeo Boldrini, Wim Clymans, Charlotte Hall, Heather Moorhouse, Stephen Parkinson, Kesella Scott-Somme, Ian Thornhill, Steven Loiselle

“…Citizen science–based approaches with robust quality control and training can support regulatory monitoring and decision-making. Herein, we outline the criteria used to develop a citizen science monitoring program for water quality, based on a standardized methodology designed to support the Agenda 2030 indicator 6.3.2 and the EU’s Water Framework Directive. …”
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National Development Banks in Europe – A Contribution to Sustainable Finance by Györgyi Nyikos, Zsuzsanna Kondor

“…Findings: The paper concludes that National Development Banks, despite their common goals and mandates, demonstrate important variations in terms of government involvement in strategic direction and decision-making and the Banks’ actual contribution to national policy goals. …”
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Development of clinical decision support for patients older than 65 years with fall-related TBI using artificial intelligence modeling. by Biche Osong, Eric Sribnick, Jonathan Groner, Rachel Stanley, Lauren Schulz, Bo Lu, Lawrence Cook, Henry Xiang

“…This tree could serve as a decision support tool for caregivers to manage older patients better and inform decision-making. However, the tree must be externally validated using prospective data to ascertain its predictive and clinical importance.…”
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Using machine learning to predict outcomes following transcarotid artery revascularization by Ben Li, Naomi Eisenberg, Derek Beaton, Douglas S. Lee, Leen Al-Omran, Duminda N. Wijeysundera, Mohamad A. Hussain, Ori D. Rotstein, Charles de Mestral, Muhammad Mamdani, Graham Roche-Nagle, Mohammed Al-Omran

“…Risk prediction tools may help guide clinical decision-making but remain limited. We developed machine learning (ML) algorithms that predict 1-year outcomes following TCAR. …”
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Combined with Serological Markers Improves the Diagnosis of Placenta Previa with Placenta Accreta Spectrum by Ying Wang, Zhengdong Hou, Bingqing Xia, Xianjing Xie, Ying He

“…This approach can facilitate early diagnosis, improve clinical decision-making, and reduce the risks associated with surgical intervention.…”
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Pumpkin and watermelon production constraints and management practices in Uganda by Fred B. Masika, Titus Alicai, Hussein Shimelis, Gabriel Ddamulira, Shahasi Y. Athman, Perpetua Ipulet, Morgan Andama, Arthur K. Tugume

“…This study assessed the current production constraints for watermelons and pumpkins, management practices, sources of production inputs to guide research and decision making in production of these crops. Methodology Watermelon and pumpkin fields totalling 105 located in 28 districts from nine sub-regions of Uganda were surveyed. …”
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The assessment of the use of vehicles with different types of drive in car-sharing systems by Ewelina Sendek-Matysiak

“…The proposed method serves as a decision-making guide for implementing or modernizing fleets in car-sharing systems, which can be used by car-sharing operators to organize their vehicle fleets, as well as by city authorities in selecting car-sharing service providers whose fleet meets their expectations. …”
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Automatic Grape Cluster Detection Combining YOLO Model and Remote Sensing Imagery by Ana María Codes-Alcaraz, Nicola Furnitto, Giuseppe Sottosanti, Sabina Failla, Herminia Puerto, Carmen Rocamora-Osorio, Pedro Freire-García, Juan Miguel Ramírez-Cuesta

“…Yield estimation from these technologies is essential for optimizing resource allocation, improving harvest logistics, and supporting decision-making for sustainable vineyard management. This study aimed to evaluate grape cluster numbers estimated by using YOLOv7x in combination with images obtained by UAVs from a vineyard. …”
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Regional hippocampal thinning and gyrification abnormalities and associated cognition in children with prenatal alcohol exposure by Blake A. Gimbel, Jeffrey R. Wozniak, Bryon A. Mueller, Kent A. Tuominen, Abigail M. Ernst, Mary E. Anthony, Erik de Water, the CIFASD, Donovan J. Roediger

“…Abstract Background Prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) impacts hippocampal structure and function, contributing to deficits in memory and decision-making in affected individuals. Here, we evaluate hippocampal anomalies in children with PAE and an unexposed comparison group using advanced MRI methods that characterize hippocampal curvature and thickness. …”
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